Rating; 6
Genre; Urban Fantasy
Blurb: Anita Blake is about to face the challenge of her life. Into her world-a world already overflowing with power-have come creatures so feared that powerful, centuries-old vampires refuse to mention their names. It is forbidden to speak of The Harlequin unless you’ve been contacted. And to be contacted by The Harlequin is to be under sentence of death.
Long-time rivals for Anita’s affections, Jean-Claude, Master Vampire of the City, and Richard, alpha-werewolf, will need to become allies. Shapeshifters Nathaniel and Micah will have to step up their support. And then there’s Edward. In this situation, Anita knows that she needs to call the one man who has always been there for her…
Review: I kept putting this read off. I bought the book because LKH owns me and I couldn’t resist. But I really didn’t want to start it. I read a review of one of her books before this and after reading this I can say that the reviewer is totally right. The sex is not the problem with the Anita Blake series. In this book the reason for all that sex is explained pretty well and I was satisfied with the reasons behind it. The problem with the Anita series is that it has become basically a Mary Sue series. Every man, woman, and child that meets Anita not only wants to have sex with her but falls in love with her. Now, I can understand how every man could get addicted to really good sex but to fall in love with her? This smacks of unreality and in a book that already asks us to accept certain unrealities, this is just too much.
The Harlequin actually has a plot, there are maybe one or two sex scenes, and one of my favorite characters plays a large role in this book. Yet, I found myself not caring about the plot. It was nice to see where Edward and Dolph are now but I didn’t have the connection that I thought I would. The book feels shallow and unfinished. Once again, the main plot is hijacked by the “who Anita has sex with next” debate. This time, it made more sense. But I didn’t care. LKH is a decent writer and I think she can do better than this with the series. At least the Richard problem seems to be taken care of.
The Good: Edward returns and there is a solid plot.
The Bad: Too Mary Sue-ish. The good characters are underused.
The Last: This is a definitely a step up in the series.
Rating; 7
Genre; Contemporary Romance
Blurb: SHE’S FROM THE WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS
Liberty Jones has dreams and determination that will take her far away from Welcome, Texas—if she can keep her wild heart from ruling her mind. Hardy Cates sees Liberty as completely off-limits. His own ambitions are bigger than Welcome, and Liberty Jones is a complication he doesn’t need. But something magical and potent draws them to each other, in a dangerous attraction that is stronger than both of them.
HE’S THE ONE MAN SHE CAN’T HAVE
When Hardy leaves town to pursue his plans, Liberty finds herself alone with a young sister to raise. Soon Liberty finds herself under the spell of a billionaire tycoon—a Sugar Daddy, one might say. But the relationship goes deeper than people think, and Liberty begins to discover secrets about her own family’s past.
WILL THEY FIND THEIR HEARTS’ DESIRES OR WILL HEARTBREAK TEAR THEM APART?
Two men. One woman. A choice that can make her or break her. A woman you’ll root for every step of the way. A love story you’ll never forget.
Review: I finally realized what was bugging me about this book. It feels like two book. It feels like Kleypas started one book then completely changed her mind and started another (better) book. It lends an uneven aspect to the story. The characters save the book. The main character is very easy to like and the love interest evolves slowly enough that the final payoff is very nice.
The Good: Great characters, nice development of relationships.
The Bad: Uneven plot development.
The Last: I think this is a good effort by Kleypas but nowhere near as good as her Historical offerings.
Rating; 9 1/2
Genre; Urban Fantasy
Blurb: They are the Children of the Cuckoo. Stolen from their cribs and concealed in shadows to be raised by ghouls, they are now changelings in service to the creatures who rule the world Below and despise the world Above. Any human contact is strictly forbidden and punishment is swift and severe for those who disobey.
Raised by her widower father, Emmie Silvey has a precocious personality and striking yellow eyes that have left her a solitary child. But that changes when two women enter her life-one who stalks her, one who haunts her dreams- both insisting that her entire life is a lie and warning her of an encroaching darkness.
Review: This is good. I feel like that’s all I have to say here. It’s good. I’ve been meaning to read Kiernan for a long time. Apparently this is a sequel of sorts to some of her earlier work. It does feel like a continuation of a long story but I think it would feel that way even if it were her first novel. It reads like an old school fairy tale, complete with the blood and gore. It’s horror and dark fantasy all wrapped up in a bloody bow. The pacing and timing are so good I hardly noticed the scene changes. The only thing wrong with this is that the characters are hard to relate to. I think that when you’re creating these mythical figures that kinda goes with the package but I did wish for a little more humanity in the main characters so that I could empathize.
The Good: Creative use of mythos and setting.
The Bad: Characters were hard to relate to.
The Last: Read it.
Rating; 6 1/2
Genre; Fantasy
Blurb: The prestigious King’s Cavalla of Gernia has been ravaged by the Speck plague. The deadly disease has decimated the ranks of both cadets and instructors, and the few survivors remain weak and frail. Many have been forced to relinquish their military ambitions and will return to their families to face lives of dependency and disappointment.
As the academy infirmary empties, cadet Nevare Burvelle also prepares to journey home. But far from being a broken man, Nevare has made an astonishingly robust recovery from the Speck plague. Furthermore, while in the grip of the plague, he defeated his Speck nemesis, freeing himself, he believes, from the Speck magic that infected him. As he begins the journey to his ancestral home of Widevale, he is in high spirits, expecting a jubilant homecoming, a tender reunion with his beautiful fiancée, Carsina, and a bright future as a commissioned officer.
Yet back in the shelter of his family, Nevare finds his nights still haunted by visions of his Speck self betraying everything he holds dear in his waking life, and his days tormented by a rare side effect of the Speck plague that shames his family—and repulses Carsina. Though he expected to slip back into his family fold effortlessly, Nevare finds himself instead caught between the sensual, enchanting realm of the Specks and his own ancestry, the world he has always known.
And then the magic in Nevare’s blood—magic that he thought he had destroyed—roars to life, and he realizes that his most dangerous enemy, an enemy that seeks to destroy all he loves, might dwell within him. . . .
Review: I don’t exactly know why I like this book. It’s dismal and depressing. The ending is neither conclusive or satisfying. I don’t particularly like the main character or anyone around him. I think it’s because the fantasy and story elements are so unique. Hobb can and does spend a lot of time on these elements. Its a rich and disturbing environment that Hobb creates. I like this book because it makes me uncomfortable and it makes me think.
The Good: Very original story and the writing is quite dense.
The Bad: The world building is the only thing that holds this together. The characters and the plot could have been handled better.
The Last: This series is not for the faint of heart and not for the “light” fantasy reader but if you’re looking for something different this is it.
Rating; 8
Genre; YA Fantasy
Blurb: Welcome to Morganville, Texas.
Just don’t stay out after dark.
College freshman Claire Danvers has had enough of her nightmarish dorm situation, where the popular girls never let her forget just where she ranks in the school’s social scene: somewhere less than zero.
When Claire heads off-campus, the imposing old house where she finds a room may not be much better. Her new roommates don’t show many signs of life. But they’ll have Claire’s back when the town’s deepest secrets come crawling out, hungry for fresh blood.
Review: I love Caine. I was a bit dubious that she could write YA but this turned out fairly well. The town was very dark and Steven King like and I loved her characters. The plot was fast and there were really good moments there where I held my breath. The ending was too quick and felt like it was one of those “machina” things. The god pops up and suddenly everything is solved.
The Good: Original world. Great atmosphere.
The Bad: Ending was forced, some of the darker elements seemed fake.
The Last: I really liked this book and am waiting for the next one.
Rating; 7
Genre; YA Fantasy
Blurb: Until she stumbled upon the Divine Relief Temp Agency, Ilana Newhouse was having a hard time finding a summer job. Apparently, a T-shirt that reads “Orc: The Other Green Meat” isn’t appropriate for an interview. But when she reports for her first day as a temp, Ilana discovers why Divine Relief isn’t shy about hiring someone a little left of ordinary. Ilana is temping for the extraordinary, life-controlling, Greek mythological goddesses, the Fates. Now her summer is going to be less about surviving a stuffy office and more about avoiding being turned into a pig, or worse!
Review: Friesner gives you this great spin on mythological characters. She sets up this exciting plot. Then drops it. Not as funny or entertaining as it could be, and most of the characters had me yawning. Friesner needs to work on her characters and the relationship they have with each other. It felt like one of those books that could be so much more.
The Good: Very creative take on mythology.
The Bad: Characters. She needs to work on her main characters more.
The Last: Something different, but it never lived up to its promise.
Rating; 5 1/2
Genre; YA
Blurb: All Steph has to do is follow the instructions in The Book, and soon she’ll be partying with the It Crowd (including school quarterback Mark Finley) instead of sitting on The Hill Saturday nights, stargazing with her nerdy best pal Becca, and even nerdier Jason (now kind of hot, but still), whose passion for astronomy Steph once shared.
Review: Meg Cabot, the goddess of teen chick lit, is slipping. I think the characters here felt wooden and I didn’t particularly care what happened to them. The plot was sort of interesting, if you could get past not caring about Steph. I felt dissapointed in this but maybe that’s because I’ve read so much better YA lit. This seems almost insulting to readers. Same old plot, different title.
The Good: The grandfather/mother plot was interesting.
The Bad: This is a cookie cutter book. No originality.
The Last: Cabot fans will like this. Probably.
Rating; 7 1/2
Genre; Historical Erotica
Blurb: While visiting a famous London museum, Frances Hart accidentally wanders into a meeting of the Men and Women’s Club, which gathers at the museum to discuss sex. Intrigued by Frances’ forthright answers when she is questioned on the subject of a woman’s right to pleasure, barrister James Whitcox insists that Frances join the club. What begins as a philosophical discussion soon becomes a hands-on study of desire when James convinces Frances to indulge in a scandalous liaison. But neither one expected their temporary affair would ever turn into love.
Review: It’s odd trying to review a Schone book. She’s difficult to describe. It’s erotic, but Schone seems to be trying to say that honesty is the most erotic thing of all. There are lots of plot points and conversations where she gets that across. So if you’re looking for erotica that doesn’t make you think, then don’t pick this up. I liked it despite myself. Some of the plot and the dialogue feels redundant and repetitive because I feel like I’ve read it before to some degree in her other books. The main characters are a refreshing change of pace and I kind of felt smarter after reading this. Schone is always cool.
The Good: Schone researches every book so meticulously that you can’t help learning something when you read her. Great characters also.
The Bad: I think the relationship was understated for most of the book and it was hard to care about all of the characters.
The Last: Those looking for a more mature read will like this.
Rating; 5 1/2
Genre; Urban Fantasy
Blurb:Used to cold silence, Faith NightStar is suddenly being tormented by dark visions of blood and murder. A bad sign for anyone, but worse for Faith, an F-Psy with the highly sought after ability to predict the future. Then the visions show her something even more dangerous-aching need…exquisite pleasure. But so powerful is her sight, so fragile the state of her mind, that the very emotions she yearns to embrace could be the end of her. Changeling Vaughn D’Angelo can take either man or jaguar form, but it is his animal side that is overwhelmingly drawn to Faith. The jaguar’s instinct is to claim this woman it finds so utterly fascinating and the man has no argument. But while Vaughn craves sensation and hungers to pleasure Faith in every way, desire is a danger that could snap the last threads of her sanity. And there are Psy who need Faith’s sight for their own purposes. They must keep her silenced-and keep her from Vaughn…
Review: The first book is so much better than this. I still love the world Singh has built but the characters, the plot, and the romantic stuff left me bored. I think the relationship was developed oddly and things all seemed to happen for no apparent reason. What saves this book is Singh’s writing. The plot may be crap but she writes it well.
The Good: Enjoyable writing.
The Bad: Not a very fun read.
The Last: I’ll just hold my breath until the next one comes out.
Rating; 6 1/2
Genre; YA Fantasy
Blurb: In New Moon, Stephenie Meyer delivers another irresistible combination of romance and suspense with a supernatural twist. The “star-crossed” lovers theme continues as Bella and Edward find themselves facing new obstacles, including a devastating separation, the mysterious appearance of dangerous wolves roaming the forest in Forks, a terrifying threat of revenge from a female vampire and a deliciously sinister encounter with Italy’s reigning royal family of vampires, the Volturi. Passionate, riveting, and full of surprising twists and turns, this vampire love saga is well on its way to literary immortality.
Review: I’ve been waiting to read this sequel to Twilight for a long time. I liked it better than the first book mostly because I liked the werewolf side better than the vampire side. The vampires are whiny and annoying. They continue to be whiny and annoying even though they spend most of the book in another country. Aside from that, I liked the heroine better here. She came off as more human. I think the main problems in this book come from the very weak plot. Nothing much happens until the last bit of the book. It’s still a fast read and I liked the parts where the heroine was hearing voices and her relationship with her father is still pretty interesting.
The Good: The vampire/werewolf thing is overdone but Meyer manages to make it fresh.
The Bad: Almost no plot, the vampires annoy me.
The Last: If you dig Twilight then you’ll like this. It’s a decent teen vamp series.
Rating; 3 1/2
Genre; Romantica
Blurb: Too weak to resist young Kelly Benton’s attempts at seduction, Rowdy Mackay left home eight years ago. Duty as a U.S. Marine put a safe distance between temptation and the nubile Kentucky vixen. Now he’s back home and ready to engage in the kind of erotic games that have earned him and his two cousins a Nauti-boy reputation in three counties.
Once it was Kelly’s dream too-to feel the heat of the boy she desired. But an attack from a stalker still on the prowl has left Kelly terrified of a man’s touch. Now as fear and desire converge, Rowdy fights to save her from the deadly threats of a stranger, to rid her of her demons, and to satisfy a hunger more powerful than either can imagine.
Review: Leigh is always hit or miss for me. Sometimes she’s pretty good and sometimes she makes me want to slam the book against my forehead. This is one of those. The heroine is so stupid! And the weird “sharing” thing they have going is stupid. If you’re going to go there, you have to go all the way. Which sounds.. er dirty. But this is an erotica book so forgive me. Children, shield your moniters. The plot was just falling apart all the time. Hated all of the characters. Hated the relationship. Really, just didn’t like any of it. Leigh can do better.
The Good: . . . the cover looks pretty.
The Bad: Everything inside the cover.
The Last: Erotica fans will dig this but everyone else should avoid it like the plague.
Rating; 7 1/2
Genre; YA
Blurb: Recently acquitted of murder, 17-year-old David has moved to Massachusetts to complete his senior year of high school. His aunt and uncle have offered him shelter–escape from the media’s questions and from the uncertain glances of his neighbors and ex-friends.
His attic apartment doesn’t feel much like a shelter, though. He sees ghostly shadows at night, his aunt is strangely cold, and his 11-year-old cousin, Lily, is downright hostile. And as Lily’s behavior becomes more and more threatening, David can’t help but wonder what ugly secrets lurk within the walls of her home.
There’s one thing that David knows with certainty. The more he learns about his cousin Lily, the harder it is to avoid thinking about his own past.
Review: Read this after I’d read her Rules of Survival and was a little dissapointed. The ending is just odd. Really odd. I liked the buildup and I really liked how she depicted the family though. I think Werlin has a talent for dialouge and character development. It’s an interesting book but the ending sort of ruined it for me.
The Good: Good suspense elements and the drama was very sharp.
The Bad: The ending was so unbelievable, it almost ruined the book for me.
The Last: For mystery fans in search of something a little different.
Rating; 9
Genre; YA
Blurb: Abel Dandy feels all alone, a normal teenager who lives in Faeryland, where his parents perform with other “human oddities.” His extended family includes dwarves, fat ladies, and Siamese twins, and his first kiss was with Phoebe the Dog-Faced Girl. Everyone has an act to perform, for in 1899 there are not many ways for these “freaks” to earn a living. But what can boring Abel do? Determined to seek adventure and find a girl without a beard to kiss, Abel runs away from home.
But Abel finds a harsh world outside of Faeryland. Nothing seems to go as planned and he is even more alone — except for a beautiful dancing girl who haunts his dreams and seems connected to his ancient Egyptian scarab ring. After misadventure and mishap (complicated by a little problem he thought he’d left behind), Abel stumbles upon a shabby traveling freak show run by the sinister Dr. Mink. It holds secrets that break his heart. Abel’s grand adventure takes a dark and dangerous twist, but the dazzling girl of his dreams beckons him onward as does his own true soul.
Review: Klause! I love her but she makes you wait eons for new books. I think this one was worth the wait. She chose a unique world and used it very well. Who else could make a YA book about circus attractions and mummy romance work this well? Or at all? I loved all of her characters, especially the dog boy. I thought the plot was tight and well constructed. The romance is a little unbelievable, but its only a small part of the book. Satisfying ending as well.
The Good: The charachters are fantastic. Great use of subject and world.
The Bad: The romance is unrealistic and weird.
The Last: Klause always comes through with something interesting.
Rating; 9
Genre; Graphic Novel
Blurb: From one of America’s most acclaimed comics writers a startlingly original look at life on the streets of Baghdad during the Iraq War inspired by true events. In the spring of 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the Baghdad Zoo during an American bombing raid. Lost and confused, hungry but finally free, the four lions roamed the decimated streets of Baghdad in a desperate struggle for their lives. In documenting the plight of the lions, Pride of Baghdad raises questions about the true meaning of liberation - can it be given, or is it earned only through self-determination and sacrifice? And in the end, is it truly better to die free than to live life in captivity? Based on a true story, Vaughan and Henrichon have created a unique and heartbreaking window into the nature of life during wartime, illuminating this struggle as only the graphic novel can.
Review: This is a story about pain and desperation. And cute little animals. Cute little animals who get raped. So if you’re still with me then you should go pick up this book now. Its very good. Although there are little political touches, its mostly about the people who suffer in war and don’t really know why. It reminded me a lot of Grave of the Fireflies, where you know something is going to happen but you spend the whole time wishing you are wrong and that some magical thing will come along to save them. This book has heart.
The Good: Gorgeous art and a gripping story.
The Bad: I think Vaughan forces the violence too much. You need a certain level of it for this book to work but he goes overboard until its almost silly.
The Last: This aint no Lion King.
Rating; 8 1/2
Genre; YA Graphic Novel
Blurb: Polly is caught between the prim-and-proper boarding school set she’s grown-up with and the legendary legacy of the Pirate Queen that she never knew she was a part of! But which is the cruel, cold world and which is the care-free paradise? And does it even matter when there’s a dashing pirate prince involved? Hoist the sails and batten the hatches on this brand new adventure!
Review: I’ve heard really good things about this guy’s graphic novels so I picked this up. His art style is very cutesy and cartoon like. I think it works well with the fantastical tale he tells here. Really an outstanding book. Some of the plot comes off as too convenient (she just happens to be good at swordplay for instance) but it’s not a book that takes its plot or itself too seriously. I found myself loving this book because it was charming and funny. The action flows quite well and I liked the sub characters.
The Good: Interesting worldbuilding, cute art style.
The Bad: You really have to suspend your disbelief with regards to the plot turns.
The Last: Loved the book. A real gem.
Rating; 9
Genre; YA
Blurb: It all starts when Matthew observes a heroic scene in a convenience store: A man named Murdoch puts himself between an abusive father and his son. Matt is determined to get to know this man. And when, amazingly, Murdoch begins dating Matt’s mother, it seems as if life may become peaceful for the first time.
Matt and his sisters have never before known a moment of peace in a household ruled by their unpredictable, vicious mother. And so, after Murdoch inevitably breaks up with her and the short period of family calm is over, Matt sees that he needs to take action. He refuses to let his family remain at risk. Can he call upon his hero, Murdoch? And if not, what might his desperation lead him to do?
Review: This book was not what I expected at all. It was more really. I thought the relationship between Matthew and Murdoch was what made the book great. The climax wasn’t as satisfying or shocking as the epilogue though. I liked the quick punch the author gives you right before she ends it. I liked the quickie chapters which worked very well with the format. It felt more like someone who’d stop and start as he remembered things. Most of the problems in the book stem from having characters that aren’t developed as well as they could be. The sisters are more just ghost characters and the aunt becomes interesting later but not by much.
The Good: The blend of fictional memoir and confessional format works well. Fast plot and nicely packed chapters.
The Bad: The realism is inconsistent and most of the characters are underdeveloped.
The Last: A very engrossing and fresh feeling YA novel.
Rating; 8 1/2
Genre; YA Fantasy
Blurb: On the fourth day there was war… Following their adventures in the Border Sea, Arthur and Leaf head for home. But only Leaf gets through the Front Door. Arthur is blocked because someone . . . or something . . . has assumed his identity and is taking over his life. Before Arthur can take action, he is drafted by Sir Thursday and forced to join the Glorious Army of the Architect. While Leaf tries to banish Arthur’s doppleganger on earth, Arthur must survive his basic training, avoid getting posted to the Front and work out how he can free Part Four of the Will….
Review: This series is getting a little old to me. I think Nix is going in a good direction with Arthur though and I liked the insight and maturity he seems to be developing. I also liked the multiple plot lines he has and I think the way they all came together was quite good. I still think Nix has created a fantastic world and I am envious of his imagination here. The dark tone is further developed here as we have several murders. I think that this book was perhaps too dark as the deaths of these people were really glossed over. I’d have liked for Nix to push more of a moral or message there. Yet while I liked the book and thought the plot was well done, I’m also bored with this series. Every book seems the same. I think it’s time for Nix to freshen it up.
The Good: Good worldbuilding a always, good character development.
The Bad: The climax was rushed which made the ending a letdown.
The Last: YA fans of Harry Potter and the like will really want to take a shot at this series. Very original.
Rating; 7
Genre; Urban Fantasy/Erotica
Blurb: From the time she was a child, Mona Lisa knew she was different-but she never knew how different until a man of otherworldly beauty appeared during her night shift in the ER. Gryphon is hurting and hunted and he attracts her as no man ever has before. He is a Monère, one of the children of the moon-and what’s more, so is she.
Long exiled from the moon, the men of the Monère serve-and mate with-imperious Queens who can channel the rays of their far-off homeland. Gryphon believes that Mona Lisa is a Queen- perhaps the first of Mixed Blood ever known. But her introduction to the nighttime court of the Monère, simmering with intrigue, casual lust, and calculated cruelty, is far from smooth.
Review: I am addicted to trashy erotic urban fantasy. There. I’ve said it. While I admit LKH’s earlier books were better, I’m still reading the series like an addict. This book is basically Anita Blake if she were from the moon. Which is weird. There are many many problems with character, world building, and plot in this book. Did I care? Not really. It’s about a girl and her pretty man harem. ^^ I think the way Sunny writes is good though. I liked the almost elegant flair she has for plot and I admit I was never bored. But she has very weird worldbuilding and many of the characters actions seemed out of place. Also? Moon children? She’s giving me Sailor Moon flashbacks and that’s not something you want to have while reading this kind of book.
The Good: Nice descriptions, original-ish worldbuilding, steady plot.
The Bad: The world and the people in it are hard to get to know and often come off as really illogical.
The Last: If you like LHK’s newer books then you’ll like this. Those looking for something that will make you think shall have to look elsewhere. It’s sexy bloody party time here.
Rating; 8
Genre; Fantasy
Blurb: The laws of magic have changed, no one knows how or why. And with that change, new perils have arisen: deadly water-monsters from the depths of the Seven Lakes and a plague of madness in the desert. In the strongholds of human safety, anger and greed bloom as nobles and landchiefs fight for power. Raeshaldis, the only woman formally trained in the old systems of male magic, allies herself with the beautiful concubine Summerchild to found the Circle of the Moona motley group of women whose powers are untested, unknown, and unreliable. Faced with an attempt by the landchiefs to oust the King, and with the efforts of her own family to re-enslave her, Raeshaldis must play a deadly guessing-game, while an even more terrible threat awaits……
Review: I keep wanting to read more of this author but I can never finish her vampire or historical stuff. This I like. This is a very original series. Hambly uses a sort of Asian mythos in a completely new way. I also dug the feminist undercurrent here and thought she connected it very well with the slavery theme. It’s a bit of an overwhelming message at times but I thought she got her point across. The main characters were developed nicely and I liked the romantic subplot. Understated, but interesting. The magical/mystical elements were done in interesting ways. Good book.
The Good: Good characters, very original worldbuilding.
The Bad: Hambly gets a little too hung up on messages and the plot slows down towards the middle.
The Last: I’m glad Hambly is continuing with this series. I think women especially will like the feminine world she’s built.
Rating; 8
Genre; YA Sci-Fi
Blurb: KNellie, the intriguingly unreliable narrator of this companion to Flux (2004), is a model cadet at Black Core Academy, a sinister agency that frames murder and terrorism as “dedicated to an elite holy purpose.” The novel’s first half focuses on Nellie’s “bewildering and mind-jerking life,” while the second half finds Flux’s heroine, Nellie’s long-forgotten twin, trapped in the training compound as well. Intervention from her worldly sister helps loosen the grip of institutionalized mind control, but Nellie desperately clings to her known reality, allowing readers’ sympathies for her to remain interestingly conflicted throughout.
Review: The sequel is ten times more brutal and gritty than the original book. Goobie makes the violence and the torture seem so vivid that it’s hard to get through the book. I liked that she pushed the boundries. The story here is more cohesive and easier to follow than the first book. I also liked that the main character is a villain. I think the change that she goes through is really the only problem I had with the book. It seemed unreal. As if it were too easy. Other than that, I enjoyed this.
The Good: Better pl0t than the original, great character development, very gritty.
The Bad: This book is really more for people in their late teens as it can get very disturbing.
The Last: Goobie is an author to watch. But read Flux first or you will be hopelessly confused.
